Landscape masterplanning

Yeneca in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur proposes a different way of generating urbanism in tourist territories by connecting housing production with the tourist notion of the destination, particularly in the Cabo San Lucas-San Jose del Cabo corridor. The project draws inspiration from some paradigms and utopias of housing and urbanism, but without losing a practical reference and direct application in the territory, while also imagining a way in which housing production in tourist destinations does not reinforce geographic and social marginalization of employment but rather stems from its integration. Render by a|911 With a model whose virtues lie in building an urban and tourist destination while simultaneously addressing th... More

Program:  Urban Development l Hotel l Multifunctional l 26 000 m2Team:  Nikoloz Gurabanidze l Salome Ghudushauri l Ekaterine Kankava l Boka Kilasonia l Tata Koiava l Mashiko Kokhreidze l Devi Kituashvili l Beko LEzhava l Nika Maisuradze l Eka Rekhviashvili l Gogiko Sakvarelidze l Leri Tsiskadze Rendered by MUA - Architecrture & Placemaking Located amidst the Governmental Residence in the Krtsanisi district of Tbilisi, the site is surrounded by various embassies and upscale private residences. Evergreen perennial plants enveloping the site add significant value to the project. Our principal goal was to integrate the building into the territory seamlessly and merge it with the existing topography. The entire concept r... More

Program: Hotel & Winery | Reconstruction | 570,000 sqm Team: Devi Kituashvili | Gogiko Sakvarelidze | Maria Pelangia | Ucha Zgudadze | Salome Katsadze The project territory of Kvareli Wine Club is located in Kvareli, Kakheti region, Georgia. The project includes a hotel, wine cellar, vineyards, and valleys covered with wilderness. The territory is divided into zones without any significant interconnection or unifying structure. Rendered by MUA - Architecture & Placemaking The shape of the dried-up stream located throughout the project area resembles a circular stain. The circle as a symbol of the place becomes the general concept of the project. Stream bed, without any significant intervention with the natural environmen... More

Coexistence garden is a courtyard landscape with an area of ​​about 2,000 square meters for Europassage Business Park, located on Prakhovykh street in Kyiv. Space’s main task is to create cosiness and comfort for employees and appraisers. Alik Usik MAIN CONCEPTCoexistence Garden is an embody of landscape, which combines the advantages of modern architectural design and practical landscape design. The main idea was to turn the patio space of the business park into living space full of green islands and places to relax. The design of the yard of the Europassage business park in Kyiv improves the quality of the working environment of employees in functional and atmospheric aspects. Alik Usik MORPHOGENESIS and SUSTAINABLE DEVE... More

The main value of the contest project is the fragile ecosystem of Sakhalin Island, where the precarious balance of geological, hydrological, and meteorological processes causes both admiration and awe. Unique in its beauty and richness, its natural features and topography, and its advantageous geopolitical location make Sakhalin, and the Ecopolis in particular, a major point on the map of Russia and the world. The Masterplan takes into account the importance of preserving the scale of the place and its unique features, while weaving the territory into the global agenda and incorporating it into global processes. Caption Caption The main value of the contest project is the fragile ecosystem of Sakhalin Island, where the precarious... More

ClientS.O.S. Cities ProgramYear2015LocationHavana, CubaProject authors:No Name Architecture (Arch. Yasmin Hilén Mayor) Caption Caption Incubator for companies is a project for the inclusion and promotion of new identity ideas of Cuban culture.Located on the Haiphong esplanade in the bay of La Habana.The project seeks to promote an empty space through a public-collective waterfront. Caption Caption More

The masterplan for Sochi's central waterfront is based on the principles of future-oriented design and the desire to create a world-class waterfront that will provide a sustainable future in harmony with the coastal environment. The concept is based on the idea of transforming the waterfront from an alienated mega-space to a system of multi-scale spaces that meet modern demands for multifunctionality and reflect a local identity. Caption Caption The concept proposes a symbiosis of a dynamic city and rich nature and elements — the waterfront will become a guide between the saturated urban environment and the unique landscapes of Sochi National Park, Dendrarium. The masterplan combines all the objects of the waterfront into a... More

The masterplan of Almetyevsk territories revitalization adjacent to the Almetyevsk reservoir on the Stepnoy Zai river was created in the concept of sustainable development — the development of the territory is carried out in different directions, which are designed to improve the ecology and economy of the territory, as well as make it accessible and attractive to people. We offer a comprehensive solution for landscape improvement and flood prevention. Walking and cycling routes will link the area to the city, as will a new network of roads and public transport. The masterplan integrates existing infrastructure and also suggests new points of attraction. The territory will be filled with new functions and meanings that will improve t... More

The essence of the masterplan for the Samara-Arena territories development is a new format of life that the residents of the megapolis are dreaming about— this is the format of a 20-minute city, in which in 20 minutes citizens can get to all city services and realize any of their needs — work, home, sports, outdoor activities, quiet time alone or with a family. We do not just develop territories, we create space for human well-being — such environment helps to live in balance and combine different spheres of life, and creates an alternative to megacities. The masterplan offers a whole range of development opportunities — we create new centers of economic activity that can be implemented at different times. Short-ter... More

The competitional concept for the masterplan of the Lishui city in China was created in a consortium with DA! Architects (China) and B + B (Netherlands). This is a comprehensive project to unite eight settlements into a single agglomeration center. The Lishui agglomeration is formed along the Daxi Brook river bed, surrounded by mountains, it is a picturesque continuation of the natural landscape. General urban planning is based on natural corridors that harmoniously combine the natural landscape and the urbanized environment. In the project, we actively use the principles of biophilia – we integrate vertical gardens into residential and public buildings. The river is the main artery of the Lishui agglomeration and special attention... More

Merwedekanaal zone development Utrecht appears to be the fastest-growing city in the Netherlands. A large part of the extra housing will be built over the coming years on the City Island. OKRA, together with the municipality, urban planners, owners, developers and users, is developing an attractive, high-density housing neighbourhood, accommodating app. 6.000 new dwellings, within the island. The current phase includes the sub-area 5, a 24 hectares area. Healthy urban living The design process has been strongly led by the principles of the healthy city. Thanks to a favourable location in relation to the new centre of Utrecht, the sub-area 5 proved to be an ideal testing ground for innovative mobility concepts. An integrated water system,... More

Using the paint (photochromic paint, retroreflective paint, and luminous paint), which changes its appearance depending on the environment and time of day due to the chemical reaction, we demonstrate the future of Zo-no-hana that changes with the passage of time. Various scenes emerge on the shore according to changes in brightness. The changing landscape involves visitors and triggers a variety of events, which will play out in the future with street furniture and artworks. More

Architecture firm Luca Curci Architects presents THE LINK, a vertical city for 200,000 people. The project aims to rise above the challenge of population density by successfully combining vertical expansion with economic innovation. A self-sustainable city-forest, that will absorb CO2, produce oxygen for cleaner air and increase urban biodiversity. With interconnected communities’ programs. No suburbs. Less poverty oriented. With its 300 floors THE LINK will reach the maximum height of 1200 meters. The project combines sustainability with population density, and it aims to build up a zero-energy city-building. The city-forest is made of 4 main towers, connected one each other, equipped with green areas on each level, natural light an... More

Digital Hub is a sustainable business campus where science and the environment can co-exist and push the boundaries of eco-design. A diversity of commercial real estate elements including Business Parks, Bespoke Office, SOHO, and an abundance of recreational amenities is coupled with state-of-the-art knowledge-sharing hubs and educational facilities to make Digital Hub at BSD City an exemplar sustainable campus model for the 21st century. More